Khalistan Problem Is in Canada, Not India: Indian Envoy Dinesh Patnaik - The Tribune

Khalistan problem is in Canada, not India: Indian envoy Dinesh Patnaik - The Tribune

India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K Patnaik, has asserted that the Khalistan issue is a problem in Canada, not India, urging Ottawa to distinguish between peaceful political advocacy and extremist activities involving violence, extortion and organised crime. In an interview with Canadian public broadcaster CPAC, Patnaik said there was no political issue over Khalistan […]

Odisha-Origin Indian Envoy To Canada Draws Red Line Between Peaceful Advocacy For Khalistan And Terrorism

Ottawa: India has no objection to people peacefully advocating for Khalistan in Canada, but such political expressions must not be linked to violence, terrorism or organised crime, India's high commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, said on Saturday. The Odisha-origin diplomat's statement comes amid continued tensions between New Delhi and Ottawa over anti-India activities linked to pro-Khalistan groups operating in…